Jennifer Siebel Newsom

🌟 Supporting California's Disaster Response 🌟 Looking to help communities in need after disaster strikes? The Philanthropy California team has put together a vetted list of funds supporting non-profits actively involved in place-based relief and recovery efforts across the state. These funds prioritize communities facing structural inequities and some also focus on long-term resilience and recovery for years to come. 🌱 🔍 Filter funds by region to support local recovery efforts or choose statewide funds that redistribute resources where they're needed most. New tags will be added for specific disaster events or hazard categories. Explore and support here: https://lnkd.in/gYiW5mRQ Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inland Empire Community Foundation Inland SoCal United Way KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONNorth Valley Community Foundation League of California Community Foundations California Governor's Office of Emergency Services California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @Listos California Northern California Grantmakers California Health & Human Services Agency Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @Southern California Grantmakers California Resiliency Alliance #DisasterRelief #PhilanthropyCA #CommunitySupport #Resilience

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#SustainedCollaboration: What is philanthropy, and how can it be a partner and a resource to government and policymakers? Philanthropy California, a decade-old alliance between Northern California Grantmakers (NCG), Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and Southern California Grantmakers (SCG), leverages the combined strengths of its member organizations to address pressing public policy issues. By uniting their efforts, these organizations have created a powerful platform that enhances philanthropic impact across California. Founded in 2017 after discussions in 2014 aimed at improving cooperation across programming, membership, and public policy, the alliance quickly became a formidable advocate in the state. These efforts quickly adapted to emerging issues, with significant early work on funding the census and addressing redistricting. Key to their progress has been the deep involvement of staff at all levels, fostering ownership and trust that sustained the alliance. Representing over 600 foundations, the alliance successfully established a permanent philanthropy liaison in the Governor's office, ensuring the philanthropic perspective is considered in state policy decisions. "[The Senior Advisor on Social Innovation has] a liaison in each of the [state] agencies, giving her insight into what they are thinking and a connection there," says Megan Thomas, the President & CEO of Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties. "This helps us elevate issues of statewide or national importance." Efforts in climate and disaster resilience have further established Philanthropy California as a trusted leader. State agencies direct potential donors to the alliance’s pooled funds during disasters, demonstrating the alliance's crucial role in coordinating philanthropic responses. "We are a stronger voice in the state capital,” Thomas says, “when we speak with the voice of a statewide coalition of philanthropy." Learn more through our podcast episode with Philanthropy California leaders. https://lnkd.in/gUk2pAyA

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